The Saints third preseason game of the year is tonight as New Orleans host the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. This should be a good test for the Black and Gold’s defense as quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, running back Le’Veon Bell and wide receiver Antonio Brown are all expected to play for the Steelers. Plus, the Saints o-line would like to put together a better performance than they did last week.

The biggest position battle during LSU’s fall camp has been the offensive line. Sophomore Toby Weathersby, who started just one game last season, could be the starter at right tackle next Saturday. Weathersby says he learned a lot from that start against Ole Miss…
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Wisconsin has named fifth-year senior Bart Houston as the Badgers starting quarterback for the season opening contest against LSU at Lambeau Field. Houston hasn’t played much during his career in Madison, but threw for 232 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions against Illinois last season.

Northwestern State Head Coach Jay Thomas has named former Ragin Cajuns QB Brooks Haack as the Demons starting quarterback. Thomas says Haack has been consistent in practice every day and his play has improved as he became more comfortable with the playbook. Northwestern starts the season a week from tonight against Baylor.

The Cleveland Browns have traded linebacker Barkevious Mingo of West Monroe to the New England Patriots for a 2017 fifth-round pick. The Browns selected Mingo with the No. 6 pick in 2013. The former LSU standout has recorded just seven sacks in three seasons and spent much of last season on special teams.

In preseason action last night…former Haughton and Mississippi State star Dak Prescott threw for 116 yards and a touchdown in Dallas 27-17 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.